College Admission Information

12 College Interview Questions - Not everyone will have to go through an interview as a part of the application process. If you do apply to a college that requires an interview, make sure you're ready. These are twelve common questions to be prepared for.

NCAA Clearinghouse for Student Athletes - Want to play sports in college? Make sure you follow the NCAA guidelines and registration process. Need more information on NCAA? You coach will be able to assist you.

Resume Writing 101 by College Board - Having a resume is a must! College Board's Big Future program can assist you. A resume is not only important in the college application process, it is something that will be important to you throughout your career.

Apply Texas (application portal) - Are you applying to a Texas public university? You'll need to complete the Apply Texas application. Some private schools and community colleges also use the Apply Texas. How do you know which application to use for your college? Visit the college's website to be sure you're completing the correct one.

College Admission Process by Go College - Another great resource that will walk you through the application process. Remember that applying to college is a process. Make sure you ask questions if you have them!

The Common Application (application portal) - The Common Application is used nationwide. Most out of state and many private schools will use the Common Application. The website will walk you step by step through the process.

Help! I can't find my college listed in Apply Texas or Common Application.

For some colleges and universities, it is common for them to use THEIR OWN application. These can be located on the college or university website.

After you've submitted your application:

Once you've submitted an application, you will receive an email from the college or university with information to log into an online applicant portal. Through this portal, you're able to verify that they've received each of the required items for your application.

These additional items may be uploaded through this online applicant portal.

How to Order/Submit a Transcript

Official Transcript

$2 each

Send electronically to Texas public institutions - (TREX program) sent automatically, you only need to order

Send official paper copy to out of state and private institutions (must be picked up from the Registrar's office and mailed to the office of admissions)

How to Submit Official Test Scores (SAT/ACT/TSI)

Log into the appropriate website to send your scores. There is a small fee to send official test SAT/ACT scores if you did not do so upon registration for the tests ($12-$13). The TSI scores will be on the official Lone Star College transcript, which can be sent electronically through the Student section on the MyLoneStar account for $9 each.